The CASTLE² …. A Bonnie Doon Rock Musical!
THE CASTLE² … A Bonnie Doon Rock Musical!
THE CASTLE² is a new work inspired by The Castle, a popular movie made by Working Dog productions, which was partly filmed in Bonnie Doon. The local connection has inspired Will Twycross, local doctor and community man, to pen this sequel from his imagination based on ‘what happened after’. The story is quirky, which is unsurprising and very high energy. Excitingly this is brand new work written for and staged at the Mansfield Performing Arts Centre. With a cast of over 50 performers, a live band and special effects MMuDS is proud to present this show that showcases the talent, creativity and vibe, oh yes the vibe, of our amazing community! (“This production is NOT a stage version of the original Working Dog Film “The Castle”. References to the original characters and places involved in this production does not reflect the views of the Writers, Producer, Production Crew or Cast of the Original film “The Castle” developed by Working Dog. Working Dog has not had input into the creation of this production.”) Tickets on sale! Latest News! The Castle² is now reaching an exciting stage of production. Involving over fifty people on stage, including twenty children, it has been written as an original MMuDS musical, set in Bonnie Doon. The children, directed by Bernadette Gifford, will be acting as the next generation of the Kerrigan family, whose parents have moved to Bonnie Doon, and will run into some of the same adventures and legal obstacles, as they move up to Maintongoon Road, where they build a new house under the powerlines. The new “sequel” The Castle² story line has been written by Will Twycross, who is also directing the show. Our Producer is Karen Pirie, who has won multiple awards for Black Adder Goes Forth and Black Adder the Elizabethan One, The Elephant Man, and Seussical, and recently directed Meredith Newman, our Deputy Director, in Shirley Valentine. The band is being led by Rolf Koren and includes some of Mansfield’s most accomplished musicians, who will give the story line a great musical edge. The set, designed by Ian Keys, includes a number of surprises, which we know the audiences will enjoy. Jenny Gibney has designed some beautiful cartoon-style backdrops that will bring the set to life. A new set of digitally controlled LED lights will also enhance this, and future shows at the Performing Arts Centre, and Nicole Sanders and Milton Taylor have produced projections that will give the show a real local flavour. The show has had very good early bookings, with a number of the weekend performances full or almost full, so we would love you to get in early to get a good seat. This is MMuDS 40th Anniversary, and we are hoping to bring you a really great show! |
Show dates:
Sat 14 October – Opening Night 7.30pm Tuesday 17 October – 7.30pm Thursday 19 October – 7.30pm Saturday 21 October – 7.30pm Sunday 22 October – Matinee 2.00pm Tuesday 24 October – 7.30pm Thursday 26 October – 7.30pm Saturday 28 October – 7.30pm Cast:
"The Kerrigans": Tracy Kerrigan: Hayley Roberts Dale Kerrigan: Jack Arrowsmith Steve Kerrigan: Geoff Pitt Wayne Kerrigan: Daryl Hunt Con Panopolopolopoulos: Jayden Harper Tracey's: Alannah Harper, Ella O'Gorman, Bec Bolwell Ensemble: The Judge: Rick Lindsay/Tim Barber Moby Tokbel & The Mayor: Paul Sladdin Kylie Sandipants : Meredith Newman Dennis Denuto: Leigh Johnstone Jack (neighbour) : Jasper Watts Yvonne (neighbour): Maree Cordes Ferouk (neighbour): William Arrowsmith Mick (policeman): Suzie Roberts Wicked Prince Andrew: Andy Barltrap Horsy Princess Anne: Lyn Elder Postman Pat & Leader of Kerrigan kids: Atlas Lamont Woman with Greyhound: Jackie Cesnik Darryl Kerrigan: Murray Wallace Sal Kerrigan: Emma Golding The Band:
Rolf Koren: Musical Director, keyboards, percussion,vocals Jessica Berton: Assistant Musical Director, keyboards, saxophone, vocals Derek Beautyman: electric guitar, vocals Paul Valente: drums, percussion Alastair Pirie: bass guitar, vocals Matthew Roberts: harmonica, acoustic guitar, mandolin, percussion, vocals Maria Lieberth: acoustic guitar, percussion, vocals Production Crew:
Director & Writer: Will Twycross Childrens Director: Bernadette Gifford Chorus Director: Meredith Newman Producer: Karen Pirie Stage Manager: Joanne Arrowsmith Stage Crew: Samuel Arrowsmith, Ayshia Beekman Set Design: Ian Keys Kastle Konstruction Krew (set): Ian Keys, Scott Ersvaer, Doug Galbraith, Craig Jones, Peter McKay Movable Sets: Roger Nolan Scene Drawings: Jennifer Gibney Front of House Managers: Susie Roberts, Erica Morgan Biobox Manager: Sue Hare Sound Set-up: Rolf Koren, Bernadette Gifford Sound Effects: Ian Mallyon Green Room Manager: Cathie Smith Makeup Manager: Joy Koren Wigs: Andy Dolling Wardrobe Manaager: Ayshia Beekman Costume sewing: Cathie Smith Choreography: Lyn Saville, Pia Bell, Brook Phillips Show Photography: Joanne Arrowsmith, Kym Stubbs Location Photography: Daryl Hunt, Will Twycross. Lighting Design: Chris Williams Lighting Operation: Chris Williams, Sue Hare, Derek Beekman Sound Design: Rolf Koren Sound Effects: Bernadette Gifford, Ian Mallyon Sound Operation: Bernadette Gifford, Caitlin Todd Projection Technical Design: Milton Taylor Projection Output: Will Twycross, Nicole Sanders Projection Operation: Eva Kutka Props: Margie Cummins, Barb Jones Microphone Manager: Lynn Taylor Front of House crew: Sarah Anstee, Leanne Welsh, James Wilson, Catriona Wilson, Liam Wilson, Katie Lockey, Marcus Hann, Annie Osborne, Cami Mapley, Jodie Allen, Sue Hoskin, Sara Fraser, Aimee Fraser |